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BMW Performance Front Splitter
- SteveSmith
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Thought that might attract attention!
I'm currently in the process of making a front Splitter for the e89 M Sport bumper in the style of the BMW Performance Splitters seen on the new 3/4 series and M3/4's.
I want it to look like this...
I was originally looking in to have the plywood wrapped and sealed and fit that, but I then realised there are companies who could use my template to produce something in black polypropylene. Which will have a lovely finished edge, be totally weather proof and extremely strong.
This is my current template...
This is fresh from a jigsaw! So it needs sanding etc. I cut one half then used the off cut to cut the other half so it's perfectly symmetrical.
I'm hoping that one of the companies I'm awaiting to hear from will take my template, put it in to a computer, make sure it's perfect and CNC machine the splitter so it'll be absolutely perfect every time.
Would anyone be interested in one?
The template is currently at my parents house and I don't have a pic of it offered up to my car yet but I'll get one asap and show you all.
I've not got any idea on a price yet unfortunately.
Let me know!
I'm currently in the process of making a front Splitter for the e89 M Sport bumper in the style of the BMW Performance Splitters seen on the new 3/4 series and M3/4's.
I want it to look like this...
I was originally looking in to have the plywood wrapped and sealed and fit that, but I then realised there are companies who could use my template to produce something in black polypropylene. Which will have a lovely finished edge, be totally weather proof and extremely strong.
This is my current template...
This is fresh from a jigsaw! So it needs sanding etc. I cut one half then used the off cut to cut the other half so it's perfectly symmetrical.
I'm hoping that one of the companies I'm awaiting to hear from will take my template, put it in to a computer, make sure it's perfect and CNC machine the splitter so it'll be absolutely perfect every time.
Would anyone be interested in one?
The template is currently at my parents house and I don't have a pic of it offered up to my car yet but I'll get one asap and show you all.
I've not got any idea on a price yet unfortunately.
Let me know!
28i M Sport - Alpine White / Canberra Beige, 19" M359’s, H&R’s / Eibachs, BMS Stage 1 - 271bhp, Front Splitter, CF Rear Lip, Alcantara Steering Wheel and Brembo 4 pots
- Leesfarm07
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Totally out of the court but I'd love one for my E85 if you fancy doing one at a later date
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Westfield SE 1800 Zetec on twin 45's Aldon-Tuned pocket rocket in orange
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2012 Mercedes SLK 250 AMG Sport auto in black
Westfield SE 1800 Zetec on twin 45's Aldon-Tuned pocket rocket in orange
Gone but not forgotten my lovely Zed 2.5
- SteveSmith
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I've never done anything like this before! Making the template is extremely simple though! Just got to be patient and have a steady hand!Leesfarm07 wrote:Totally out of the court but I'd love one for my E85 if you fancy doing one at a later date
I'd recommend using 3mm ply though as it'll be much cheaper than 9mm marine ply I used
You'll need an 8x4 foot sheet.
28i M Sport - Alpine White / Canberra Beige, 19" M359’s, H&R’s / Eibachs, BMS Stage 1 - 271bhp, Front Splitter, CF Rear Lip, Alcantara Steering Wheel and Brembo 4 pots
- Leesfarm07
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I meant a black plastic one not a plywood one sorry
Current
2012 Mercedes SLK 250 AMG Sport auto in black
Westfield SE 1800 Zetec on twin 45's Aldon-Tuned pocket rocket in orange
Gone but not forgotten my lovely Zed 2.5
2012 Mercedes SLK 250 AMG Sport auto in black
Westfield SE 1800 Zetec on twin 45's Aldon-Tuned pocket rocket in orange
Gone but not forgotten my lovely Zed 2.5
- SteveSmith
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Yes sorry, I know that but you'll need a template before cutting up the plastic!
28i M Sport - Alpine White / Canberra Beige, 19" M359’s, H&R’s / Eibachs, BMS Stage 1 - 271bhp, Front Splitter, CF Rear Lip, Alcantara Steering Wheel and Brembo 4 pots
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The company I worked for previously had stuff called foamex that we used to mount drawings and pictures onto.
This was available in 3mm and 5mm as far as I remember and was pretty tough stuff, basically plastic dont let the name foamex fool you.
It could be cut with a stanley knife or scalpel and sanded, possibly a jigsaw could be used but I never tried it.
It came in huge sizes mainly in black or white.
If you are looking for something like this contact a reprographics company to see if they have any or search the net for foamex boards.
This was available in 3mm and 5mm as far as I remember and was pretty tough stuff, basically plastic dont let the name foamex fool you.
It could be cut with a stanley knife or scalpel and sanded, possibly a jigsaw could be used but I never tried it.
It came in huge sizes mainly in black or white.
If you are looking for something like this contact a reprographics company to see if they have any or search the net for foamex boards.
E89 2014 35i M Sport Black with Black leather
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Just noticed PotterZ28i has a pic in this months competition with a splitter on his E89 Steve. Might be worth a look and a PM.SteveSmith wrote:Yes sorry, I know that but you'll need a template before cutting up the plastic!
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- SteveSmith
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Certainly worth a PM but I believe that is the CF one from eBay. Prices range from £320 to well over £400. If they did that splitter in plastic I'd buy it but I'm not a fan of CF.john-e89 wrote:Just noticed PotterZ28i has a pic in this months competition with a splitter on his E89 Steve. Might be worth a look and a PM.SteveSmith wrote:Yes sorry, I know that but you'll need a template before cutting up the plastic!
28i M Sport - Alpine White / Canberra Beige, 19" M359’s, H&R’s / Eibachs, BMS Stage 1 - 271bhp, Front Splitter, CF Rear Lip, Alcantara Steering Wheel and Brembo 4 pots
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It is indeed eBay and CFSteveSmith wrote:Certainly worth a PM but I believe that is the CF one from eBay. Prices range from £320 to well over £400. If they did that splitter in plastic I'd buy it but I'm not a fan of CF.john-e89 wrote:Just noticed PotterZ28i has a pic in this months competition with a splitter on his E89 Steve. Might be worth a look and a PM.SteveSmith wrote:Yes sorry, I know that but you'll need a template before cutting up the plastic!
I got it from the US so had shipping and import tax on top, but still way cheaper than a genuine one
Look forward to seeing how your own splitter works out, you could get a few orders coming your way!
E89 sDrive28i M Sport
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It looks great on yours! But I've added so many gloss black contrast parts that I now can't add carbon fibre without wanting to change a load of other parts to carbon fibre and that's a deep hole in the pocket!!PotterZ28i wrote:It is indeed eBay and CFSteveSmith wrote:Certainly worth a PM but I believe that is the CF one from eBay. Prices range from £320 to well over £400. If they did that splitter in plastic I'd buy it but I'm not a fan of CF.john-e89 wrote:
Just noticed PotterZ28i has a pic in this months competition with a splitter on his E89 Steve. Might be worth a look and a PM.
I got it from the US so had shipping and import tax on top, but still way cheaper than a genuine one
Look forward to seeing how your own splitter works out, you could get a few orders coming your way!
I'm going to spend some time on the splitter to make sure the plywood template is perfect before going any further with it. So I may go quiet about it for a month or so!
28i M Sport - Alpine White / Canberra Beige, 19" M359’s, H&R’s / Eibachs, BMS Stage 1 - 271bhp, Front Splitter, CF Rear Lip, Alcantara Steering Wheel and Brembo 4 pots
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Yes I would in gloss black, depending on price of courseSteveSmith wrote:Would anyone be interested in one?
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Looking forward to see the finished item.
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Will this be for an m or non m-sport bumper?
I'd be interested in one, again depending on price.
I'd be interested in one, again depending on price.
E89 23i M Sport, Saphire Black, Canberra Beige Leather.
Mods: De-badged, blue callipers, gloss black LCI's and roll over hoops, black performance grills, stubby aerial, rear carbon diffuser, gunmetal powdercoated alloys, custom stainless cat back exhaust.
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- SteveSmith
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M Sport. I want to make sure it's perfect though because who wants to stick something crap on the front of their £20k BMW even if it is cheap!
28i M Sport - Alpine White / Canberra Beige, 19" M359’s, H&R’s / Eibachs, BMS Stage 1 - 271bhp, Front Splitter, CF Rear Lip, Alcantara Steering Wheel and Brembo 4 pots